CVE-2025-59230highunder attackCWE-284

CVE-2025-59230: high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507

Windows Remote Access Connection Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

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51Vexday Risk Score

Prioritize patching. It under exploitation confirmed by CISA.

ssvc Actcvss 7.8epss 2.7%
from disclosure to weapon
Published on NVDOct 14
CISA KEVOct 14
Action required by CISAfederal deadline: 2025-11-04

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

In short

The Windows Remote Access Connection Manager doesn't properly check who should have access to certain features, letting someone with basic user rights gain higher-level control on their own computer.

Technical detail

CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) in Windows Remote Access Connection Manager allows a local authenticated user to escalate privileges through inadequate access control mechanisms. The vulnerability requires local access and valid credentials, but enables privilege elevation to higher system levels with a CVSS score of 7.8.

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Improper access control in Windows Remote Access Connection Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C